Foote returns, exits due to soreness
Rockets president and general manager Bruce Hamilton provided an update for Nolan Foote postgame.
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) February 18, 2020
Nolan Foote returned to the Kelowna Rockets lineup on Monday a day after being traded in the NHL to the New Jersey Devils. In his first action since playing two periods on January 10th, Foote only got through the first period before leaving the game with soreness.
In a statement, Rockets Owner & General Manager Bruce Hamilton had this to say
“He was told to step out if he was sore and he did. After the trade occurred yesterday, the agent for Nolan contacted New Jersey about where Foote was at and if he was cleared to play. Permission was given by New Jersey’s general manager today, because of the trade occurring last night, we didn’t know where we were at. We’ll find out more from New Jersey this week.”
Americans recall Sloan
Americans prospect Jake Sloan will be joining the team for this week's three game road trip.
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— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) February 18, 2020
The Tri-City Americans have recalled forward Jake Sloan from the Leduc Oil Kings Midget AAA in the AMHL. The Oil Kings season has concluded making Sloan eligible to join the Americans for the rest of the season but for now, it will only be a three-game stint. With Leduc, he had 17 goals and 19 assists in 31 games to lead his team in scoring and the AMHL in scoring among 15-year-olds.
Herauf out for Royals
Here are this afternoon's rosters for our 8th and final regular season meeting vs the Blazers! Puck drop at 2 pm! pic.twitter.com/GOsqtGNtT0
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) February 17, 2020
Jacob Herauf was not in the lineup for the Victoria Royals for the rematch with the Kamloops Blazers after being injured by Ryley Appelt on Saturday.
Sourdif out with illness
Giants Scratches:
Ostapchuk (Inj)
Plummer (Inj)
Sourdif (Illness)— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) February 17, 2020
Justin Sourdif was out of the lineup for the Vancouver Giants on Monday against Seattle due to illness.
Carrier back in Pats lineup
Today’s lineups for the @WHLPats and @bdnwheatkings. Cole Carrier back in up front for Regina, Steven Zonneveld scratched as a result. Donovan Buskey starts in goal. Puck drops at 2 on @620ckrm. #WHL pic.twitter.com/qmEsvwXGU5
— Phil Andrews (@Phil_Andrews_) February 17, 2020
Cole Carrier drew back into Regina’s lineup on Monday after being out on Friday night vs. Edmonton.
Hurricanes clinch a playoff spot
The @WHLHurricanes are the fifth team to qualify for the 2020 #WHLPlayoffs!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/zh4fJHbkq4 pic.twitter.com/RW9PGPfX1k
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 17, 2020
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are the fifth team to clinch their spot in the 2020 WHL Playoffs. Regina fell in regulation to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Monday which was all the Hurricanes needed to secure the spot.
Jarvis named WHL Player of the Week
For the third time this season, 2020 #NHLDraft prospect @jarvy44 of @pdxwinterhawks is the WHL #OnTheRunPlayer of the Week!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/cS8XuqGFTC pic.twitter.com/lmyB8HIci4
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 17, 2020
Portland Winterhawks forward Seth Jarvis has been named the WHL Player of the Week after putting up three goals and six assists in three games this week. It’s the third time Jarvis has taken home the honour and the third time in four weeks that a Winterhawk has been honoured this way.
Paddock wins WHL Goaltender of the Week
For the second time in three weeks, Max Paddock of @PARaidersHockey is the WHL @EliWilsonG Goaltender of the Week!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/r3KocVjjns pic.twitter.com/AUMnbPHl75
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 17, 2020
Another three-time winner is Prince Albert Raiders goaltender Max Paddock who is the WHL Goaltender of the Week for the third time this season. He posted a 2-0-0-0 record, 0.50 GAA and .975 save percentage this week.
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Milestones
- Edmonton’s Josh Williams recorded his 100th WHL point at the conclusion of a hat-trick on Monday.
- Medicine Hat Tigers forward Elijah Brown played in his 200th WHL game.
- Regina’s Cole Dubinsky played in his 100th WHL game.
Senators claim Hawryluk off waivers
Roster update: The #Sens have claimed forward Jayce Hawryluk off waivers from the @FlaPanthers.
Mise à jour alignement : Les #Sens ont réclamé au ballotage l’attaquant Jayce Hawryluk des Panthers de la Floride.
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) February 17, 2020
Jayce Hawryluk (232 GP, 119 G, 159 A with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2012-16) has been claimed off waivers by the Ottawa Senators. He had played 15 games for the Florida Panthers this year scoring once and adding two assists.
Sabres sign Leier
We have signed forward Taylor Leier to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.
Details: https://t.co/2pRHniQd5b pic.twitter.com/vfSoqXNpZv
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) February 17, 2020
Taylor Leier (198 GP, 77 G, 101 A with the Portland Winterhawks from 2011-14) signed with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. He had been playing for their AHL affiliate in Rochester notching seven goals and one assist in 17 games.
Hricina gets a new deal in Slovakia
Tomáš Hričina (Regina, 2008-2010) signed contract for rest of this season with Banská Bystrica (Slovakia, Extraliga) after obtaining his release from Dukla Michalovce (Slovakia, Extraliga). 36 GP, 5+7.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) February 17, 2020
Tomas Hricina (120 GP, 19 G, 21 A with the Regina Pats from 2008-10) has signed with Banska Bystrica in Slovakia for the rest of this season. He started the year with Dukla Michalovce in Slovakia scoring five goals and seven assists in 36 games.
Troubling Moment
Bowen Byram given a five-minute major for checking from behind and a game misconduct for this hit on Seattle's Andrej Kukuca. #WHL pic.twitter.com/kxNAatPclC
— Stephen Hawco (@stephenhawco7) February 18, 2020
Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram was given a five minute major and game misconduct for this hit on Seattle’s Andrej Kukuca.
Three Stars
First Star: Kamloops’ Logan Stankoven potted two goals and two assists
Second Star: Edmonton’s Josh Williams tallied a hat-trick
Third Star: Calgary’s Kyle Olson had two goals and one assist.
Honourable Mentions
Kamloops’ Kyrell Sopotyk and Calgary’s Carson Focht each scored twice.